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Which lenders are relaxing rules for investors?

Westpac has lifted the maximum loan-to-valuation ratio for loans to property investors from 80 per cent to 90 per cent. Other lenders have been cutting rate premiums and other restrictions on investors. AMP Bank, Aussie, Defence Bank, Suncorp, ME and Newcastle have all made changes to make it easier for investors to borrow.

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